Youth Expression Showcase

Our weekly radio program invites students in Grades K-12 to perform live on the air. Hear young musicians, singer/songwriters, photographers, writers, poets and other people who express themselves through the arts.

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YES: Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras

April 26, 2014 – 10:20 am
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From 4/26/14: Our Youth Expression Showcase begins with Aleksandra Voinova (violin), Rebecca Rest (cello) and Katie Liu (piano) from the chamber music program.

Live Music: Steel City Harmonizers

April 19, 2014 – 4:50 pm
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From 4/19/14: The Steel City Harmonizers, a 25-member a capella chorus of the Pittsburgh Metro Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society. The chorus, which is all male, sings a variety of music in the traditional four-part barbershop style.

YES: Julie Choe of Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra

April 19, 2014 – 4:30 pm
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Violinist Julie Choe, a junior at North Allegheny Intermediate HS, is in her second year at Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra.

YES: Fairchild Challenge Winners

April 19, 2014 – 3:52 pm
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From 4/19/14: The Fairchild Challenge fosters interest in the environment by encouraging teenagers to investigate, devise imaginative and effective responses, and to take action at many levels on environmental issues through a menu of challenges. Student teams from Keystone Oaks and North Allegheny discuss their winning videos about spending time outside.

Live Music: Fern Hollow Boys

April 19, 2014 – 3:17 pm
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From 4/19/14: The Fern Hollow Boys perform bluegrass, old time and folk music live in the SLB studio. Featuring father and son team Paul and Paul Dvorchak on guitar and mandolin, with bass player Jake Koppel.

Live Music: Crusic Percussion

April 5, 2014 – 4:03 pm
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From 4/5/14: Colin Pinto-Martin, Jennie Dorris & Abby Langhors of Crusic Percussion with music by Debussy, Bach & Shostakovich and details about a marimba building project

YES: Gemini Theater

April 5, 2014 – 3:46 pm
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From 4/5/14: Gemini Theater with a scene from its interactive version of Alice in Wonderland, 4/5 to 4/27

Big Sister Christina and Little Sister Valeria

April 5, 2014 – 3:25 pm
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From 4/5/14: Christina Pitts and Valeria talking about their special relationship forged by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh along with BBBS Staffer Cheryl Jones

YES: Pittsburgh Musical Theater

April 5, 2014 – 3:20 pm
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From 4/5/14: Pittsburgh Musical Theater with a preview of Alice in Wonderland, 4/10-4/13, New Hazlett Theater

Live Music: Squirrel Hillbillies

March 29, 2014 – 2:47 pm
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From 3/29/14: The Squirrel Hillbillies with songs from their new CD Goody Shoes, set to be releases at a free performance at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in Squirrel Hill, 3/30, 2-4 pm